The Central Jaguars will play host again on Monday to welcome the Flomaton Hurricanes, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Central knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matches -- so hopefully Flomaton likes a good challenge.
In what's become a running theme this season, Central gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They never let Freeport onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory.
Justin Smarr made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 16 over six innings pitched. Smarr has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smarr was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Quincy Wilson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Gavin Schmidt, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Flomaton has not done well against T.R. Miller recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Flomaton sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over T.R. Miller. The victory was just what Flomaton needed coming off of a 7-0 defeat in their prior matchup.
Jakson Newton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Blake Macks was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Dexter Smoker was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Central pushed their record up to 16-1 with that win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Flomaton, their victory bumped their record up to 15-12.
Central couldn't quite finish off Flomaton in their previous meeting back in March of 2022 and fell 2-0. Will Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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